Join SEMAP and Umass Extension for a field walk at Hornstra Farm's Lakeville Field focusing on Cover Cropping, with a special emphasis on harvesting cover crops as a livestock feed. We will survey the range of cover crops in place at Hornstra farms, including winter rye and triticale. Artie Siller from Umass Extension will be […]
Springtime is upon us which means the first harvest isn’t so far away! Get ready to use your SNAP/HIP to purchase fresh produce from farm stands, farmer’s markets and farm shares with this webinar, kicking off with a “House Made Adobo” recipe. We’ll also be introducing the event series for this year, where you’ll find […]
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and […]
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and […]
Join this meeting to learn more about MAFSC's agricultural bills, including the FARM omnibus bill, the constitutional amendment, the agricultural PFAS bill, and the agricultural equity commission. We also anticipate discussing the upcoming environmental bond bill in this space. This campaign is meant to be a space for farmers to share feedback on the impact […]
When: Wednesday April 30th, 4 to 6pm Host: Tristram Keefe, Farm Manager, Urban Farm Institute CRAFT liaison: Greg Maslowe, Newton Community Farm Address & Parking: 487 Norfolk Street Mattapan MA 02126. Street parking is available on Norfolk St. and we are a short walk from the Morton stop on the MBTA (Fairmount Line) The Urban […]
Tractor Safety with Brian Huckins at Barrett's Mill Farm Date: Wednesday May 7th, 4-6pm Address: Barrett's Mill Farm, 449 Barretts Mill Rd, Concord, MA 01742 https://www.barrettsmillfarm.com Host: Lise Holdorf, Farm Co-Owner Presenter: Brian Huckins of Huckins Forge CRAFT Liaison: Lise Holdorf Description: What does that lever do? Why shouldn’t I touch the PTO while it’s […]
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and […]
Join us for a FREE Soil Screening with interpretation for the results from American Farmland Trust’s Massachusetts Coordinated Soil Health Program team and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Along with the test results, you’ll be given a brochure for information on the pXRF tool, guidance based on your result and there will be soil health and urban […]
Entitled "Introduction to Ethical Seed Farming," the 2025 The Ira Wallace Seed School class will take place online from May 2025 to November 2025. With Amirah Mitchell and Reggie Blackwood facilitating, students will work with an impressive roster of guest instructors (most from the list above) to cover both practical topics — including crop planning, pest management, […]
Date: Wednesday May 21st 2025, 4-6pm Address and parking: 90 Wellesley St. Weston, MA. Pull in gravel driveway and park in the gravel lot near our farmstand. Host: Brendan Murtha, Land’s Sake CRAFT Liaison: Greg Maslowe At Land's Sake Farm, as with many other small/mid-scale vegetable farms, weed control is one the biggest labor draws […]
